Statewide historic preservation nonprofit raises awareness of Oregon’s Outstanding Historic Modern Architecture; touts the sustainability of reuse of Mid-Century Modern homes Announcing Restore Oregon’s 2024 programming for Restore Oregon Modernism: a year-long preservation program dedicated to raising awareness of Pacific Northwest modernism and Oregon’s impressive collection of historic, modern architecture. Through a series of educational […]
Action Alert: Testimony Needed NOW!
Picture Above: The Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau would get capital funding to restore the historic doors at the Chateau if HB 4124 passes Advocacy Needed to Secure Funding for Arts/Culture/Heritage in HB 4124 The Oregon Legislative session begins today (February 5). It’s a short six week sprint so things happen fast, really […]
Update on our Albina Preservation Initiative – Volunteer Research
Above: Albina House History Research Workshop – Held in August at the Architectural Heritage Center, the research workshop attracted over a dozen participants who learned best practices for researching the history of historic buildings. Photo by Restore Oregon. Pictured here (left to right) is Sandy Southern, Deborah Roache, Kimberly Moreland, and Donna Maxey. Update on […]
A Warm Welcome to 2024’s New Board Members
A Warm Welcome to 2024’s New Board Members We are pleased to introduce our five newest Restore Oregon board members: Jamie Foehr, Larissa Rudnicki, Dawn Hert, Aaron Howe-Cornelison, and Evan West. We would also like to thank our existing board member, Harv Schubothe, for becoming our organization’s new Vice President. Through the short introductions below, […]
Celebrating Black History in Oregon!
Celebrating Black History in Oregon This February, we’re celebrating Black History month on the Oregon Coast with Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Oregon Black Pioneers! Our friends at OCVA and OBP have compiled amazing stories to celebrate Black history along the coast. Here is one story focused on Astoria: People of African descent have been […]
Advocacy in Action: Our Proactive Work at the Oregon Legislature
Photo by Dan Meyers Advocacy in Action: Our Proactive Work at the Oregon Legislature The Oregon Legislature’s 2024 “short session” launched into action on Monday, February 5th for its short six week sprint. And Restore Oregon’s advocacy effort has hit the ground running too! Our legislative agenda is focused on: Housing production Resiliency and capital […]
Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation meets February 16
Above: The 132-year old Cumberland church, now known as the Cumberland Community Events Center (CCEC), was moved in October 2021 to save it from demolition. Restoration and rehabilitation efforts continue, and the building is now on its way to being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Photos courtesy of CCEC. Oregon’s State Advisory […]
Restore Oregon is Hiring!
Restore Oregon is Hiring an Events & Development Coordinator! Restore Oregon seeks a highly detail-oriented, organized “people-person” who thrives on bringing events and education programs to life! The Events & Development Coordinator serves as our organization’s primary coordinator for all events and programs and assists with other tasks within the Development function. Reporting to our […]
Adaptive Reuse to Housing – NOW in Effect in Oregon
Restore Oregon’s Advocacy Works: New Law Now Makes Creating Housing Easier Through Preservation and Reuse Housing Bill Takes Effect January 1st – Supports Conversion of Commercial into Housing Above: The old St. Francis Hotel in downtown Albany, Oregon is just one example of a commercial resource ripe for adaptive reuse as housing that may benefit […]
Our Donors Make it Happen
Our Donors Make it Happen Restore Oregon’s dedicated community of donors helped us hit our $40,000 year end goal and met our $15,000 matching gift challenge from Jim and Sue Kelly! Each year donors energize Restore Oregon’s mission to empower Oregonians to reimagine and transform their communities through the preservation and reuse of historic and […]